{{short description|Canadian ice hockey player (born 1993)}} {{good article}} {{Use mdy dates|date=April 2014}} {{Infobox ice hockey player | name = Colton Sissons | image = Colton Sissons (cropped).jpg | caption = Sissons with the Milwaukee Admirals in 2015 | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1993|11|5}} | birth_place = North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | height_ft = 6 | height_in = 1 | weight_lb = 200 | position = Centre | shoots = Right | league = NHL | team = Vegas Golden Knights | prospect_team = <!--Henderson Silver Knights--> | prospect_league = AHL | former_teams = Nashville Predators | draft = 50th overall | draft_year = 2012 | draft_team = Nashville Predators | career_start = 2013 | career_end = }} '''Colton Sissons''' (born November 5, 1993) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is a centre for the <!--Milwaukee Admirals of the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract to the--> Vegas Golden Knights of the National Hockey League (NHL). Sissons was selected by the Nashville Predators in the second round, 50th overall, of the 2012 NHL entry draft, with whom he played the first eleven seasons of his career.
Growing up in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Sissons played with the Vancouver NW Giants of the BC Hockey Major Midget League and Westside Warriors of the British Columbia Hockey League. Following this, he joined the Kelowna Rockets of the Western Hockey League (WHL) for three seasons. During his 2012–13 season with the Rockets, Sissons scored 28 goals and 39 assists through 61 games and was named team MVP and the top defensive forward for the season.
Sissons concluded his major junior ice hockey career in 2013 upon joining the Predators' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Milwaukee Admirals. While centering the Admirals' first line, Sissons was selected for the 2014 AHL All-Star Game after being tied for second amongst league rookies with 13 goals. Sissons completed his first professional season by appearing in 17 NHL games and tallying four points with the Predators. Prior to the start of the 2015–16 season, Sissons became the youngest player in franchise history to be named captain of the Admirals.
==Early life== Sissons was born on November 5, 1993, in North Vancouver, British Columbia,<ref name="EP">{{cite web |title=Colton Sissons |url=https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/48393/colton-sissons |publisher=Elite Prospects |access-date=November 28, 2021}}</ref> to parents Doug and Debbie. Growing up, he played minor ice hockey with the North Vancouver and North Shore Winter Club.<ref name="Prest">{{cite web |last1=Prest |first1=Andy |title=Sissons lives NHL dream |url=https://www.nsnews.com/local-sports/sissons-lives-nhl-dream-2968151 |work=North Shore News |access-date=November 28, 2021 |date=February 5, 2014}}</ref> As a youth, he played in the 2006 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with his North Vancouver team.<ref name="youngster">{{cite web |title=Youngster Sissons contributes as a 16-year-old |url=https://www.westkelownawarriors.ca/youngster-sissons-contributes-as-a-16-year-old |publisher=West Kelowna Warriors |access-date=November 28, 2021 |date=November 25, 2009}}</ref>
==Playing career== ===Amateur=== During the 2008–09 season, Sissons was the youngest forward on the Vancouver NW Giants of the BC Hockey Major Midget League. During this season, he ranked fifth overall in scoring across the league with 54 points as he led them to the BC Major Midget League Championships.<ref name="draft profile">{{cite web |title=Colton Sissons |url=http://www.nhl.com/ice/draftprospectdetail.htm?dpid=10632 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=November 28, 2021}}</ref> At the age of 15, Sissons was drafted by the Saskatoon Blades of the Western Hockey League (WHL) but he was unsure if he wanted to forgo his NCAA eligibility by signing with them.<ref name="youngster"/> While playing midget ice hockey in Vancouver, he was teammates with future Edmonton Oilers player Ryan Nugent-Hopkins.<ref name="prospect">{{cite web |title=2012 NHL Top Prospect Profile - Colton Sissons |url=https://kelownarockets.com/2012-nhl-top-prospect-profile-colton-sissons |publisher=Kelowna Rockets |access-date=November 28, 2021 |date=May 30, 2012}}</ref> Following this, Sissons competed with the British Columbia Hockey League's Westside Warriors, where he tallied six goals and 22 points through 58 games.<ref name="draft profile"/> In 2010, Sissons's playing rights were traded to the Kelowna Rockets in exchange for Curt Gogol.<ref name="prospect"/>
[[File:Colton Sissons checking Nail Yakupov.jpg|thumb|Sissons (left) checking Nail Yakupov during the CHL Canada/Russia Series]] Sissons joined the Kelowna Rockets for the 2010–11 season, his rookie season. During the season, he recorded a hat-trick on February 16, 2011, to help the Rockets jump into first place in the WHL BC division. The goals, which were his 12th, 13th, and 14th of the season, also helped the Rockets improve to 32–23–0–1 in the season.<ref>{{cite web |title=Rockets Double Vancouver to Grab First Place in BC |url=https://kelownarockets.com/rockets-double-vancouver-to-grab-first-place-in-bc |publisher=Kelowna Rockets |access-date=December 5, 2021 |date=February 16, 2011}}</ref> In March, Sissons missed three games for the Rockets while recovering from a leg injury.<ref>{{cite web |title=Rockets and Giants Play Two to Close regular season |url=https://kelownarockets.com/rockets-and-giants-play-two-to-close-regular-season |publisher=Kelowna Rockets |access-date=December 5, 2021 |date=March 18, 2011}}</ref> At the conclusion of the season, Sissons won the Rockets' Rookie of the Year Award and Plus/Minus Award.<ref>{{cite web |title=Brown Named Rockets Most Valuable Player |url=https://kelownarockets.com/brown-named-rockets-most-valuable-player |publisher=Kelowna Rockets |access-date=December 5, 2021 |date=March 20, 2011}}</ref> He was also invited to participate in the NHL Research, Development and Orientation Camp.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sissons to take part in NHL research camp |url=https://kelownarockets.com/sissons-to-take-part-in-nhl-research-camp |publisher=Kelowna Rockets |access-date=December 5, 2021 |date=August 15, 2011}}</ref>
In his first year of NHL draft eligibility, Sissons finished his second season in the WHL with 26 goals, including a team-leading 13 power play, through 58 games as the Rockets finished in sixth place in the Western Conference.<ref name="prospect"/> He was named captain of Team Orr for the CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game after tallying 25 goals and 36 points through 48 games.<ref name="Orr">{{cite news |title=Sissons named captain for Team Orr |url=https://www.kelownacapnews.com/sports/sissons-named-captain-for-team-orr/ |access-date=November 28, 2021 |work=Kelowna Capital News |date=January 27, 2012 |archive-date=November 28, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211128222826/https://www.kelownacapnews.com/sports/sissons-named-captain-for-team-orr/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> Leading up to the 2012 NHL entry draft, Sissons was ranked 14th amongst all North American skaters by the NHL Central Scouting Bureau.<ref name="prospect"/> He was eventually drafted 50th overall by the Nashville Predators<ref>{{cite web |title=Preds Select 9 Players At 2012 NHL Entry Draft |url=https://www.nhl.com/predators/news/preds-select-9-players-at-2012-nhl-entry-draft/c-635954 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=November 28, 2021 |date=June 23, 2012}}</ref> and signed a three-year entry-level contract with the team.<ref>{{cite web |title=Preds Sign 2012 Second-Round Pick Colton Sissons |url=https://www.nhl.com/predators/news/preds-sign-2012-second-round-pick-colton-sissons/c-641328 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=November 28, 2021 |date=September 13, 2012}}</ref> Sissons was returned to the Rockets for the 2012–13 season,<ref>{{cite web |title=Preds Assign 22 Players To The Milwaukee Admirals |url=https://www.nhl.com/predators/news/preds-assign-22-players-to-the-milwaukee-admirals/c-641534 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=November 28, 2021 |date=September 14, 2012}}</ref> where he scored 28 goals and 39 assists through 61 games.<ref name ="EP"/> During the season, he was invited to participate in Team Canada's national junior team training camp but had to pull out after suffering a left arm injury.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Sager |first1=Nate |title=Kelowna Rockets' record of winning without Colton Sissons will face playoff scrutiny |url=https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/blogs/jrhockey-buzzing-the-net/kelowna-rockets-record-winning-without-colton-sissons-face-143934209.html |publisher=Yahoo! |access-date=December 1, 2021 |date=March 19, 2013}}</ref> Despite this, he was named the Rockets MVP and top defensive forward for the season.<ref>{{cite news |title=Sissons named MVP as Rockets hand out annual awards |url=https://www.kelownacapnews.com/sports/sissons-named-mvp-as-rockets-hand-out-annual-awards/ |access-date=November 28, 2021 |work=Kelowna Capital News |date=March 17, 2013 |archive-date=November 28, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211128222820/https://www.kelownacapnews.com/sports/sissons-named-mvp-as-rockets-hand-out-annual-awards/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>
===Professional=== ====Nashville Predators==== After attending the Predators' 2013 training camp, Sissons was re-assigned to their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Milwaukee Admirals, for the 2013–14 season. While centering the Admirals first line, he tallied his first professional point, an assist, in his debut game.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sissons looks right at home in Milwaukee |url=https://kelownarockets.com/sissons-looks-right-at-home-in-milwaukee|publisher=Kelowna Rockets|access-date=November 28, 2021 |date=October 17, 2013}}</ref> Prior to turning 20, Sissons had recorded four goals and two assists in his first eight games to be tied for second in scoring across the team. His maturity earned him praise from Admirals coach Dean Evason, who said: "It's as if he's been a 10-year pro in how he goes about his business, how he prepares for games, and how he is with his teammates off the ice."<ref>{{cite web |title=Age Just a Number for Mature Rookie Sissons |url=https://www.nhl.com/predators/news/age-just-a-number-for-mature-rookie-sissons/c-690634 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=November 28, 2021 |date=November 8, 2013}}</ref> As the season continued, Sissons continued to produce and recorded a five-game point streak from November 9 through November 13. By January, he was tied for second amongst league rookies with 13 goals and was subsequently selected for the 2014 AHL All-Star Game.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sissons Selected to AHL All-Star Game |url=https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/sissons-selected-to-ahl-all-star-game/n-4724998 |publisher=Our Sports Central |access-date=November 28, 2021 |date=January 9, 2014}}</ref> As a result of his play, Sissons earned his first NHL recall on January 27, 2014,<ref>{{cite web |title=Nashville Predators Recall Colton Sissons From Milwaukee |url=https://www.nhl.com/predators/news/nashville-predators-recall-colton-sissons-from-milwaukee/c-702558 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=November 28, 2021 |date=January 27, 2014}}</ref> He subsequently made his NHL debut the following evening, registering an assist to help the Predators to a 4–3 win over the Winnipeg Jets.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Williams |first1=Patrick |title=Nashville Predators 4, Winnipeg Jets 3 |url=https://www.nhl.com/predators/news/nashville-predators-4-winnipeg-jets-3/c-702779 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=November 28, 2021 |date=January 29, 2014}}</ref> Sissons played 10:49 of ice time and finished with a +1 rating. His point marked the first assist from a Predators rookie in his NHL debut since Nick Spaling in 2009.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Russell |first1=Jimi |title=The Week Ah-Pred: Feb. 3 |url=https://www.nhl.com/predators/news/the-week-ah-pred-feb-3/c-703529 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=November 28, 2021 |date=February 3, 2014}}</ref> Sissons was returned to the AHL after playing in three games but was recalled again on February 8.<ref>{{cite web |title=Nashville Predators Recall Colton Sissons From Milwaukee |url=https://www.nhl.com/predators/news/nashville-predators-recall-colton-sissons-from-milwaukee/c-704335 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=November 28, 2021 |date=February 8, 2014}}</ref> In his 14th NHL game, Sissons scored his first career NHL goal against Matt Hackett in a 6–1 win over the Buffalo Sabres. The goal came at 6:26 in the first period to give the Predators a 1–0 lead.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Manasso |first1=John |title=Nashville Predators 6, Buffalo Sabres 1 |url=https://www.nhl.com/predators/news/nashville-predators-6-buffalo-sabres-1/c-711673 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=November 28, 2021 |date=March 28, 2014}}</ref> Sissons completed his first professional season by appearing in 17 games and tallying four points with the Predators.<ref name="EP"/>
Upon concluding his rookie season, the Predators fired Barry Trotz and replaced him with Peter Laviolette.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Pinchevsky |first1=Tal |title=Sissons, Leipsic know chance awaits with Predators |url=http://www.nhl.com/ice/m_news.htm?id=728981 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=November 28, 2021 |date=August 23, 2014}}</ref> Following the coaching change, Sissons said it helped boost his excitement level for his 2014–15 season in the AHL.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Willis |first1=Thomas |title=Milwaukee Admirals Excited to Start Their Own Season |url=https://www.nhl.com/predators/news/milwaukee-admirals-excited-to-start-their-own-season/c-733981 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=November 28, 2021 |date=October 10, 2014}}</ref> He spent the entirety of the season with the Admirals, where he became the first Admirals player in their AHL history to record back-to-back 25-goal seasons to start his career.<ref name="recall">{{cite web |title=Predators Recall Sissons from Milwaukee |url=https://www.nhl.com/predators/news/predators-recall-sissons-from-milwaukee/c-787178 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=November 28, 2021 |date=November 10, 2015}}</ref>
Prior to the start of the 2015–16 season, Sissons became the first forward since Tony Hrkac to be named captain for the Admirals alongside alternates Cody Bass and Coner Allen.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sissons Named Admirals Captain |url=https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/sissons-named-admirals-captain/n-5058217 |publisher=Our Sports Central |access-date=November 28, 2021 |date=October 9, 2015}}</ref> Following the announcement, Sissons also became the youngest captain in Admirals history.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Vingan |first1=Adam |title=Maturity has defined Predators' Colton Sissons |url=https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nhl/predators/2015/11/16/colton-sissons-predators-ahl-milwaukee-admirals/75873258/ |url-access=limited|work=The Tennessean |access-date=November 28, 2021 |date=November 16, 2015}}</ref> After an 18-months absence, Sissons made a return to the NHL, receiving a recall from the AHL by the Predators on November 10, 2015.<ref name="recall"/> He appeared later that night, playing on the fourth line in a high-scoring 7–5 victory over the Ottawa Senators. He posted the Predators' opening goal of the evening at 6:55 of the first period to beat goaltender Craig Anderson.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Stanley |first1=Robby |title=Predators get three goals in third, rally past Senators |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/predators-get-three-goals-in-third-rally-past-senators/c-177325 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=November 28, 2021 |date=November 10, 2015}}</ref> Sissons played in eight games before being re-assigned to the AHL after Eric Nystrom was activated off injured reserve.<ref>{{cite web |title=Predators Reassign Sissons to Milwaukee |url=https://www.nhl.com/predators/news/predators-reassign-sissons-to-milwaukee/c-789053 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=November 28, 2021 |date=November 21, 2015}}</ref> By February 2016, Sissons had tallied two points through 19 appearances for the Predators and had a 59 percent success rate in face-offs to rank the best among all NHLers taking at least 100 draws. As a result, Sissons signed a three-year, $1.875 million contract extension to remain with the Predators organization.<ref>{{cite web |title=Predators Sign Sissons to a Three-Year Contract |url=https://www.nhl.com/predators/news/predators-sign-sissons-to-a-three-year-contract/c-869995 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=November 28, 2021 |date=February 22, 2016}}</ref> The following month, Sissons was recalled to the NHL level and changed his jersey number from 84 to 10 because "Eighty-four was a little bit too skilled of a number."<ref>{{cite web |last1=Bratten |first1=Brooks |last2=Willis |first2=Thomas |title=Sissons Suits Up for Preds; Season Turnaround in Winnipeg |url=https://www.nhl.com/predators/news/sissons-suits-up-for-preds-season-turnaround-in-winnipeg/c-872581 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=November 28, 2021 |date=March 7, 2016}}</ref> On March 8, his first game following his recall, Sissons recorded a goal and an assist in the 4–2 win over the Winnipeg Jets for his first multi-point game.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Bratten |first1=Brooks |title=Second Line, Sissons Push Preds Past Jets |url=https://www.nhl.com/predators/news/second-line-sissons-push-preds-past-jets/c-872703 |access-date=November 28, 2021 |date=March 8, 2016}}</ref> As well, he continued to succeed in the face-off circle and ranked second on the team in face-off wins.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Willis |first1=Thomas |title=Sissons a Budding Face-off Ace; Collegiate Game Prepares Vesey, Wilson |url=https://www.nhl.com/predators/news/sissons-a-budding-face-off-ace-collegiate-game-prepares-vesey-wilson/c-873363 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=November 28, 2021 |date=March 11, 2016}}</ref> Sissons and the Predators qualified for the 2016 Stanley Cup playoffs, where they faced the Anaheim Ducks in the first round.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Bratten |first1=Brooks |title=Predators Ready for Postseason to Begin |url=https://www.nhl.com/predators/news/predators-ready-for-postseason-to-begin/c-878392 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=November 28, 2021 |date=April 11, 2016}}</ref> Through 10 post-season games, Sissons remained pointless.<ref name="EP"/>
Sissons returned to the Predators for their pre-season action, where he played in two exhibition games and logged 12:49 minutes of ice time.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Bratten |first1=Brooks |title=Training Camp Day 12: Sissons Finding His Role |url=https://www.nhl.com/predators/news/sissons-working-to-make-opening-night-roster/c-282352336 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=November 28, 2021 |date=October 3, 2016}}</ref> In the first year of his new contract, Sissons began the 2016–17 season on the Predators' fourth-line before moving up the lineup. He was eventually teamed up with captain Mike Fisher and Austin Watson for the Predators shutdown line and scored his first career NHL hat-trick in January.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Vingan |first1=Adam |title=Predators' Colton Sissons making most of opportunity |url=https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nhl/predators/2017/03/26/predators-colton-sissons-making-most-opportunity/99616522/ |work=The Tennessean|url-access=limited|access-date=November 28, 2021 |date=March 26, 2017}}</ref> His hat-trick came in a 6–1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Long |first1=Corey |title=Colton Sissons hat trick pushes Predators to win |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/nashville-predators-tampa-bay-lightning-game-recap/c-285377794 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=November 28, 2021 |date=January 6, 2017}}</ref> After being scratched for seven games between February 23 and March 7, Sisson returned to the Predators lineup and broke out offensively. During a game against the Calgary Flames on March 27, Sisson scored a goal to help lead the team to a 3–1 win in his 100th career NHL game.<ref>{{cite web |title=Rinne leads Predators past Flames 3-1 |url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/recap/_/gameId/400885492 |publisher=ESPN |access-date=November 28, 2021 |date=March 24, 2017}}</ref> [[File:Colton Sissons and Filip Forsberg.jpg|thumb|Sissons (left) and Filip Forsberg in 2017]] As the Predators narrowly qualified for the 2017 playoffs as the eighth seed in the Western Conference, they met the top-seeded Chicago Blackhawks in the first round. In Game 2, Sissons scored his first career playoff goal on Blackhawks' goaltender Corey Crawford to become one of four Predators players (besides Ryan Ellis, Kevin Fiala and Harry Zolnierczyk, respectively) to score their first career playoff goals and lead the team to a 5–0 win in the game for a 2–0 series lead.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Bratten |first1=Brooks |title=Preds Shut Out Hawks Again, Take 2-0 Series Lead |url=https://www.nhl.com/predators/news/preds-shut-out-hawks-again-take-2-0-series-lead/c-288829778 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=November 28, 2021 |date=April 16, 2017}}</ref> Sissons continued to produce and scored another goal in Game 4 to lead the Predators to a four game sweep of the Blackhawks.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Stanley |first1=Robby |title=Predators finish sweep of Blackhawks with Game 4 win at home |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/chicago-blackhawks-nashville-predators-game-4-recap/c-288979552 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=November 28, 2021 |date=April 21, 2017}}</ref> Following this win, Sissons and the Predators met the St. Louis Blues in Round Two. After tallying two assists in a Game 3 win over the Blues, Sissons had recorded two goals and four assists through seven games.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Stanley |first1=Robby |title=Colton Sissons impressing for Predators in playoffs |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/colton-sissons-helping-nashville-predators-succeed-in-postseason/c-289206032 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=November 28, 2021 |date=May 1, 2017}}</ref> With his assistance, the Predators beat the Blues and met with the Anaheim Ducks in the 2017 Western Conference Final. Due to injuries to top-line forwards Ryan Johansen and Mike Fisher, Sissons was elevated to the first-line role in Game 5 of the Western Conference Final.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Vingan |first1=Adam |title=Colton Sissons thriving as Predators' unexpected No. 1 center |url=https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nhl/predators/2017/05/23/colton-sissons-thriving-predators-unexpected-no-1-center/338460001/ |url-access=limited|work=The Tennessean |access-date=November 28, 2021 |date=May 23, 2017}}</ref> During Game 6, he scored a hat-trick—including the game-winning goal—as the Predators defeated the Ducks 6–3 to win the Clarence S. Campbell Bowl trophy and advance to the Stanley Cup Finals for the first time in franchise history.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Stanley |first1=Robby |title=Predators oust Ducks to reach first Stanley Cup Final |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/nashville-predators-anaheim-ducks-game-6-recap/c-289568254 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=November 28, 2021 |date=May 23, 2017}}</ref> Sissons also set another record by becoming the first player to score a hat trick in a series-clinching win in the conference final since Patrick Kane in 2013.<ref>{{cite web |title=Colton Sissons' hat trick helps Predators to first Stanley Cup Final |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/colton-sissons-hat-trick-helps-nashville-to-first-stanley-cup-final/c-289574320 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=November 28, 2021 |date=May 23, 2017}}</ref> He remained in this shutdown role as the Predators met the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2017 Stanley Cup Finals.<ref>{{cite news |title=Sissons has stepped in and stepped up for Nashville in Stanley Cup playoffs |url=https://www.latimes.com/sports/ducks/la-sp-sn-stanleycupfinals-coltonsissons-20170531-story.html |access-date=November 28, 2021 |work=Los Angeles Times |date=May 31, 2017}}</ref> During Game 5 of the Finals, which the Penguins won 6–0, Sissons received a Match penalty after cross-checking Olli Maatta with 34 seconds remaining in the period. He was not suspended following the game and remained eligible to play in Game 6.<ref>{{cite web |title=Colton Sissons of Predators eligible to play in Game 6 of Cup Final |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/nashville-colton-sissons-not-suspended-can-play-game-6/c-289859958 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=November 28, 2021 |date=June 9, 2017}}</ref> Following the Predator's elimination from the playoffs, they released their 2017 NHL expansion draft for the Vegas Golden Knights which did not include Sissons.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Willis |first1=Thomas |title=NHL Reveals Preds Protection List for Expansion Draft |url=https://www.nhl.com/predators/news/nhl-reveals-nashville-predators-protection-list-for-expansion-draft/c-289972408 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=November 28, 2021 |date=June 18, 2017}}</ref>
In the Predators home opener for the 2017–18 season, Sissons and Roman Josi each missed the game due to injuries.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Stanley |first1=Robby |title=Flyers at Predators preview |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/philadelphia-flyers-nashville-predators-game-preview/c-291785650 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=November 28, 2021 |date=October 10, 2017}}</ref> Following an injury to Nick Bonino in October, Sissons took on increased responsibility including penalty killing.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Daunic |first1=Willy |title=A Comparison of Two Octobers for the Predators |url=https://www.nhl.com/predators/news/a-comparison-of-two-octobers-for-the-nashville-predators/c-292493450 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=November 28, 2021 |date=November 1, 2017}}</ref> On March 17, 2018, Sissons scored two goals to help the Predators become the first team to clinch a playoff spot.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Bratten |first1=Brooks |last2=Willis |first2=Thomas |title=Sissons, Forsberg Lead Preds to Win, Playoff Berth |url=https://www.nhl.com/predators/news/sissons-forsberg-lead-preds-to-win-playoff-berth/c-297021960 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=November 29, 2021 |date=March 17, 2018}}</ref> During their first round playoff series against the Colorado Avalanche, Sissons played on the Predators top-line alongside Nick Bonino and Austin Watson.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Stanley |first1=Robby |title=Watson's two-way game invaluable for Predators in playoffs |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/austin-watson-nashville-predators-stanley-cup-playoffs/c-297966196 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=November 29, 2021 |date=April 13, 2018}}</ref> By Game 4, Sissons had accumulated three goals and two assists for five points as a top-line winger<ref>{{cite web |last1=Stanley |first1=Robby |title=Sissons stepping up for Predators against Avalanche |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/colton-sissons-stepping-up-for-nashville-predators/c-298130940 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=November 29, 2021 |date=April 19, 2018}}</ref> while his line combined for nine goals and 19 points as the series concluded.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Bratten |first1=Brooks |title=Preds Trio of Bonino, Sissons, Watson is Defending, Scoring, Laughing |url=https://www.nhl.com/predators/news/preds-trio-of-bonino-sissons-watson-is-defending-scoring-laughing/c-298274690 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=November 29, 2021 |date=April 26, 2018}}</ref> With his assistance, the Predators beat the Avalanche in Game 6 and qualified for the Western Conference Second Round against the Winnipeg Jets.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Sadowski |first1=Rick |title=Predators shut out Avalanche in Game 6, advance to second round |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/nashville-predators-colorado-avalanche-game-6-recap/c-298200662 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=November 29, 2021 |date=April 22, 2018}}</ref> He finished the post-season with seven points through 13 games.<ref name="EP"/>
Following his third playoff run, Sissons returned to the Predators for their 2018 training camp and pre-season games. He played in four pre-season games and took 23 faceoffs, winning 16 of them.<ref>{{cite web |title=Colton Sissons Preseason Faceoff Stats |url=https://www.foxsports.com/nhl/colton-sissons-player-stats?seasonType=pre&category=faceoffs |work=Fox Sports |access-date=November 30, 2021}}</ref> He continued to lead the team in faceoff wins as the season continued and finished second behind Ryan Johansen by winning 53.1 percent of his draws.<ref name="inks">{{cite web |title=Nashville Inks Another Unique Contract, This Time With Colton Sissons|url=https://thehockeynews.com/news/nashville-inks-another-unique-contract-this-time-with-colton-sissons |publisher=The Hockey News |access-date=November 29, 2021 |date=July 23, 2019}}</ref> Sissons began the month of October on the Predators fourth line between Zac Rinaldo and Miikka Salomaki as the team held a 5–1–0 record.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Bratten |first1=Brooks |title=Preds Fourth Line Key Contributors to Fast Start |url=https://www.nhl.com/predators/news/preds-fourth-line-key-contributors-to-fast-start/c-301035558 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=November 30, 2021 |date=October 17, 2018}}</ref> On October 25, 2018, during a game against the New Jersey Devils, Sissons played in his 200th NHL game while teammate Mattias Ekholm played in his 400th.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Bratten |first1=Brooks |last2=Willis |first2=Thomas |title=Turris Strikes in Overtime, Preds Come Back to Defeat Devils |url=https://www.nhl.com/predators/news/turris-strikes-in-overtime-preds-come-back-to-defeat-devils/c-301292734 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=November 30, 2021 |date=October 25, 2018}}</ref> A few weeks later, on November 8, 2018, Sissons ended a 13 game-drought with his second career hat-trick in a 4–1 win over the Colorado Avalanche to help the Predators to their fourth consecutive win.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Gretz |first1=Adam |title=Sissons' hat trick, coach's challenges lift Predators to another win |url=https://nhl.nbcsports.com/2018/11/08/sissons-hat-trick-coachs-challenges-lift-predators-to-another-win/ |publisher=NBC Sports |access-date=November 29, 2021 |date=November 8, 2018}}</ref> Following his hat-trick, Sissons picked up in scoring and tallied six points, three goals and three assists, in five games in December. One of those goals came in overtime to lead the Predators to their 21st win of the season.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Bratten |first1=Brooks |title=Sissons Scores in OT, Turris Returns as Preds Defeat Canucks |url=https://www.nhl.com/predators/news/sissons-scores-in-ot-turris-returns-as-preds-defeat-canucks/c-302915844 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=November 30, 2021 |date=December 14, 2018}}</ref> By December 21, Sissons had scored seven goals and nine assists for 16 points before being injured during a game against the Chicago Blackhawks.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Skrbina |first1=Paul |title=Predators place Colton Sissons on IR with foot ailment |url=https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/2018/12/21/nashville-predators-colton-sissons-injured-reserve-pk-subban-filip-forsberg/2392944002/|url-access=limited|work=The Tennessean |access-date=November 30, 2021 |date=December 21, 2018}}</ref> Sissons remained out of the Predators lineup for seven games before returning on January 5, 2019, for a 4–1 win over the Montreal Canadiens.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Farrell |first1=Sean |title=Subban hits milestone in Predators victory against Canadiens |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/nashville-predators-montreal-canadiens-game-recap/c-303584362 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=November 30, 2021 |date=January 5, 2019}}</ref> During the 2018–19 season, Sissons was one of the Predators' top penalty-killers and averaged the most time on ice when shorthanded with two minutes per game. Due to his on-ice success, the Predators re-signed Sissons to a seven-year, $20 million contract extension.<ref name="inks"/>
In the first year of his newest contract, Sissons dropped in production and tallied nine goals and six assists for 15 points through 57 games.<ref name="EP"/> On December 28, 2019, Sissons was placed on Injured Reserve to recover from a lower-body injury.<ref>{{cite web |title=Predators Recall Yakov Trenin, Place Colton Sissons on IR |url=https://www.nhl.com/predators/news/nashville-predators-recall-yakov-trening-place-colton-sissons-on-injured-reserve/c-313143762 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=November 28, 2021 |date=December 28, 2019}}</ref> On January 21, 2020, Sissons was re-assigned to the Milwaukee Admirals on a conditioning stint while recovering from his lower-body injury.<ref>{{cite web |title=Predators Assign Colton Sissons to Milwaukee on Conditioning Stint |url=https://www.nhl.com/predators/news/predators-assign-colton-sissons-to-milwaukee-on-conditioning-stint/c-314190922 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=November 28, 2021 |date=January 21, 2020}}</ref> When the season was paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Sissons had tallied nine goals and six assists for 15 points through 57 games. This marked the third consecutive season in which he reached at least the 15-point mark. He also placed fourth on the team in faceoff wins by winning 51.3 percent.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Bratten |first1=Brooks |title=#PredsCamp Player Profile: Colton Sissons |url=https://www.nhl.com/predators/news/predscamp-player-profile-colton-sissons/c-320168812 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=December 4, 2021 |date=January 10, 2021}}</ref> Once the season resumed, Sissons and the Predators faced the Arizona Coyotes in the Stanley Cup Qualifiers.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Morreale |first1=Mike G. |title=3 Keys: Coyotes vs. Predators, Game 1 of Cup Qualifiers |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/arizona-coyotes-nashville-predators-game-1-preview/c-317773710 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=December 4, 2021 |date=August 1, 2020}}</ref> While staying in the Edmonton Bubble, Sissons worked with Predators reporter Adam Vingan to write a diary entry for ''The Athletic'' depicting his experiences.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Vingan |first1=Adam |title=NHL bubble diary: Predators forward Colton Sissons dishes on his first days |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/1958205/2020/07/29/nhl-bubble-diary-predators-forward-colton-sissons-dishes-on-his-first-days/ |publisher=The Athletic |access-date=January 17, 2022 |date=July 29, 2020}}</ref>
As a result of the delayed start of the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs, the 2020–21 season began in January 2021.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Bratten |first1=Brooks |title=Predators Announce 2021 Training Camp Roster, Schedule |url=https://www.nhl.com/predators/news/predators-announce-2021-training-camp-roster-schedule/c-319940542 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=December 4, 2021 |date=January 2, 2021}}</ref> The Predators began the season strong and won six consecutive games before losing to the Dallas Stars. In the losing game, Sissons scored the Predators lone goal in the eventual 4–1 loss.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Bratten |first1=Brooks |title=Win Streak Concludes at Six as Preds Fall to Stars |url=https://www.nhl.com/predators/news/win-streak-concludes-at-six-as-preds-fall-to-stars/c-323181366 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=December 4, 2021 |date=April 1, 2021}}</ref> A few games later, Sissons tallied his 100th career NHL point with an assist on Nick Cousins's goal to beat the Detroit Red Wings 7–1.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Hogg |first1=Dave |title=Arvidsson hat trick powers Predators against Red Wings |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/nashville-predators-detroit-red-wings-game-recap/c-322236216 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=December 4, 2021 |date=April 8, 2021}}</ref> At the end of the month, Sissons was tied with Rocco Grimaldi for fourth in scoring on the Predators with seven, behind Mikael Granlund, Viktor Arvidsson, and Roman Josi.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Bratten |first1=Brooks |title=Game Day: Preds at Blackhawks Preview |url=https://www.nhl.com/predators/news/game-day-preds-at-blackhawks-preview/c-323877632 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=December 4, 2021 |date=April 21, 2021}}</ref> He suffered a lower body injury in early May and missed one game before returning to the ice for a loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. In his return, Sissons recorded three shots on net through 15:28 minutes of ice time.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Merz |first1=Craig |title=Predators lose to Blue Jackets, fail to clinch berth in Central |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/nashville-predators-columbus-blue-jackets-game-recap/c-324378902 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=December 5, 2021 |date=May 5, 2021}}</ref> As the Predators qualified for the 2021 Stanley Cup playoffs against the Carolina Hurricanes, he was one of ten players on their roster who had also helped them reach the Stanley Cup Finals in 2017.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Bratten |first1=Brooks |title=Preds at Hurricanes, Round 1, Game 1: What You Need to Know |url=https://www.nhl.com/predators/news/preds-at-hurricanes-round-1-game-1-what-you-need-to-know/c-324759362 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=December 5, 2021 |date=May 17, 2021}}</ref> He collected two points through six games as the Predators lost to the Hurricanes. Following their elimination, the Predators released their player protection list ahead of the 2021 NHL expansion draft which did not include Sissons.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Bratten |first1=Brooks |title=NHL Announces Preds Protection List Ahead of 2021 Expansion Draft |url=https://www.nhl.com/predators/news/nhl-announces-preds-protection-list-ahead-of-2021-expansion-draft/c-325681616 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=December 5, 2021 |date=July 18, 2021}}</ref>
Sissons returned to the Predators for the 2021–22 season as part of the Predators physical unit with some combination of Sissons, Tanner Jeannot, Yakov Trenin, and Mathieu Olivier.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Bratten |first1=Brooks |title=Preds Training Camp 2021: Five Storylines to Watch |url=https://www.nhl.com/predators/news/preds-training-camp-2021-five-storylines-to-watch/c-326254148 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=December 5, 2021 |date=September 22, 2021}}</ref> On December 4, 2021, during a 4–3 win over the Montreal Canadiens, Sissons played in his 400th career NHL game.<ref>{{cite web |title=Filip Forsberg scores in overtime as Predators clip Canadiens |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/filip-forsberg-scores-overtime-predators-clip-canadiens/ |publisher=Sportsnet |access-date=December 4, 2021 |date=December 4, 2021}}</ref>
====Vegas Golden Knights==== Following the 2024–25 season, Sissons was traded to the Vegas Golden Knights alongside Jeremy Lauzon, in exchange for Nicolas Hague and a conditional third-round pick in 2027, ending his 12-year tenure with the Predators organization.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/nicolas-hague-traded-to-nashville-from-vegas-signs-4-year-contract |title=Hague traded to Predators by Golden Knights, signs 4-year, $22 million contract |website=nhl.com |date=June 30, 2025}}</ref> Sissons recorded his first point with Vegas in a 6–5 win over the Boston Bruins on October 16, 2025, assisting on a first-period Cole Reinhardt goal.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/bos-vs-vgk/2025/10/16/2025020069 |title=Boston Bruins - Vegas Golden Knights - October 16, 2025 |website=NHL.com |access-date=October 17, 2025 |date=October 16, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/hockey/news/golden-knights-colton-sissons-first-point-with-new-team/ |title=Golden Knights' Colton Sissons: First point with new team |website=CBS Sports |agency=RotoWire |date=October 17, 2025 |access-date=November 4, 2025}}</ref> On November 29, Sissons scored his first goal with Vegas in a 4–3 win over the San Jose Sharks.<ref>{{cite web |last=Delos Santos |first=Paul |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/san-jose-sharks-vegas-golden-knights-game-recap-november-29-2025 |title=Lindbom gets 1st NHL win, Golden Knights hold off Sharks |website=NHL.com |date=November 30, 2025 |access-date=December 1, 2025}}</ref>
==Career statistics== {| border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0" style="text-align:center; width:60em" |- bgcolor="#e0e0e0" ! colspan="3" bgcolor="#ffffff" | ! rowspan="99" bgcolor="#ffffff" | ! colspan="5" | Regular season ! rowspan="99" bgcolor="#ffffff" | ! colspan="5" | Playoffs |- bgcolor="#e0e0e0" ! Season ! Team ! League ! GP ! G ! A ! Pts ! PIM ! GP ! G ! A ! Pts ! PIM |- | 2008–09 | Vancouver NW Giants | BCMML | 39 || 30 || 24 || 54 || 44 | — || — || — || — || — |- bgcolor="#f0f0f0" | 2009–10 | Westside Warriors | BCHL | 58 || 6 || 16 || 22 || 78 | 11 || 1 || 1 || 2 || 4 |- | 2010–11 | Kelowna Rockets | WHL | 63 || 17 || 24 || 41 || 46 | 10 || 3 || 3 || 6 || 6 |- |- bgcolor="#f0f0f0" | 2011–12 | Kelowna Rockets | WHL | 58 || 26 || 15 || 41 || 62 | 4 || 1 || 1 || 2 || 2 |- | 2012–13 | Kelowna Rockets | WHL | 61 || 28 || 39 || 67 || 54 | — || — || — || — || — |- bgcolor="#f0f0f0" | 2013–14 | Milwaukee Admirals | AHL | 62 || 25 || 19 || 44 || 8 | 3 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 2 |- | 2013–14 | Nashville Predators | NHL | 17 || 1 || 3 || 4 || 4 | — || — || — || — || — |- bgcolor="#f0f0f0" | 2014–15 | Milwaukee Admirals | AHL | 76 || 25 || 17 || 42 || 27 | — || — || — || — || — |- | 2015–16 | Milwaukee Admirals | AHL | 38 || 8 || 11 || 19 || 31 | — || — || — || — || — |- bgcolor="#f0f0f0" | 2015–16 | Nashville Predators | NHL | 34 || 4 || 2 || 6 || 12 | 10 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 8 |- | 2016–17 | Nashville Predators | NHL | 58 || 8 || 2 || 10 || 12 | 22 || 6 || 6 || 12 || 16 |- bgcolor="#f0f0f0" | 2017–18 | Nashville Predators | NHL | 81 || 9 || 18 || 27 || 42 | 13 || 3 || 4 || 7 || 8 |- | 2018–19 | Nashville Predators | NHL | 75 || 15 || 15 || 30 || 23 | 6 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 6 |- bgcolor="#f0f0f0" | 2019–20 | Nashville Predators | NHL | 57 || 9 || 6 || 15 || 20 | 4 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 0 |- | 2020–21 | Nashville Predators | NHL | 54 || 8 || 7 || 15 || 18 | 6 || 0 || 2 || 2 || 2 |- bgcolor="#f0f0f0" | 2021–22 | Nashville Predators | NHL | 79 || 7 || 21 || 28 || 30 | 4 || 0 || 2 || 2 || 0 |- | 2022–23 | Nashville Predators | NHL | 82 || 12 || 18 || 30 || 20 | — || — || — || — || — |- bgcolor="#f0f0f0" | 2023–24 | Nashville Predators | NHL | 81 || 15 || 20 || 35 || 38 | 6 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 6 |- | 2024–25 | Nashville Predators | NHL | 72 || 7 || 14 || 21 || 22 | — || — || — || — || — |- bgcolor="#e0e0e0" ! colspan="3" | NHL totals ! 690 !! 95 !! 126 !! 221 !! 241 ! 71 !! 10 !! 15 !! 25 !! 46 |}
==Awards and honours== {| class="wikitable" ! Honours ! Year ! |- | CHL Top Prospects Game – Captain of Team Orr | 2012 | <ref name="Orr"/> |}
==References== {{reflist}}
==External links== * {{Ice hockey stats}}
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